Conserve energy use in your facilities with these easy, low-cost steps

Suggested Practices and Examples for Implementation:

Post signs above light switches asking folks to conserve energy by turning off lights when not in the room, etc.
Set thermostats to energy-saving temperatures, especially when no one is in the building (evenings, specific days)
- This doesn’t have to be drastic to make a difference. Lower by just a few degrees in colder months and higher by just a few degrees in warmer months.
Use power strips and turn off computers, copy machines, and other office equipment when not in use
Set water heaters to the lowest practical temperature
Collect and look at utility bills for the past 12 months
- This is one step to completing an energy audit. Knowing how much energy you use is essential to using less.